Unless something crazy happens the Tigers are not going to trade Justin Verlander by Monday's deadline.

According to multiple sources 'barring a miracle' Verlander is going to remain a Tiger the rest of the season. The 34-year-old former Cy Young winner isn't having a great season (4.50 ERA, 1.44 WHIP), he is expensive (he has 2 1/2 years left on his $200 million contract), and the Tigers would rather trade him after the season anyway.

Verlander has full no trade rights. Not having a great season. And #Tigers want talent back -- not just payroll relief. Timing isn't good.

Selling on Verlander right now would be a mistake anyway. For you fantasy fans out there it would be the definition of selling low on an asset that could easily gain value with a good end to his season.

If the Tigers trade Verlander now they could get some prospects back, but teams don't want to pick up 2 1/2 years of a contract, and they have no guarantee his diminishing returns aren't permanent. A good finish to the season would alleviate those concerns and make him far more valuable to a team this offseason.